Treatments

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Physiotherapy treatment aims to restore and maintain normal body function for people of all ages.

Assessment and examination is used to determine the correct treatment plan which will consist of all or some of the following: Remedial/Sports massage, ultra-sound, stretching, a home exercise programme and education on how to maintain normal day to day activities without pain.

Manual therapy is used to reduce pain and stiffness in muscles, ligaments and joints. An exercise programme is created to suit the client’s individual needs to help with posture, muscle stretching and strengthening, mobility and range of movement. Improvement and help with static/dynamic balance and endurance.

Advise may be given on work ergonomics, safe working techniques, sleeping and breathing techniques and the biopsychosocial approach to chronic pain.

Health insurance clients welcome

Price £45.00 / 1 hr

REMEDIAL SPORTS THERAPY

This therapy is the skilled physical treatment of muscles, tendons, joints and ligaments by massage. Massage is used as a preventative measure during sports training and competition to ensure the muscles are well balanced, smooth and relaxed when resting, toned and strong in action. Should injury occur, massage after initial first aid treatment helps the damaged tissue to heal quickly and correctly with the minimum of scar tissue, adhesions and loss of mobility. Massage after sport ensures that the muscles are relieved of stiffness and soreness.

CONDITIONS THAT RESPOND TO REMEDIAL MASSAGE

Back pain

Sprains and strains

Tennis and golfers elbow

General tension of the neck and shoulders

Sports injuries headaches.

RSI

80% of all injuries can be treated with remedial massage. Another condition that responds well to remedial massage is arthritis; massage does not cure this condition but it can help to ease the symptoms, increasing the range of movement and reducing pain and discomfort, It is recommended by the Arthritic Association.

Price £45.00 / 1 hr

ACUPUCTURE

It is a system of healing that uses fine needles being inserted into channels of energy in the body known as QI (chi). This method can stimulate the body’s own natural healing and help restore balance. It has been successfully practised in China and other Eastern countries for thousands of years and focuses on overall well-being as well as the treatment of specific symptoms. Our health is dependent on this Qi moving in a smooth balanced way through a series of channels beneath the skin. When this Qi becomes unbalanced, illness may result. Many common complaints can be treated with acupuncture, especially soft tissue injuries, eg. tennis elbow, achilles tendonitis, neck and shoulder pain, lower back spasm and many more. Margaret Taylor uses acupuncture in her treatment of soft tissue injuries.

£45.00 / 1 hr £65.00 / 1 hr 30 mins.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

Myofascial release and structural integration techniques are used to affect change and bring balance to the body in terms of myofascial (muscle and fascia) restriction, which can be the source of many chronic pain conditions, postural imbalances and compensation patterns.

Once you have been assessed a treatment strategy will be formed, usually a series of 3 weekly sessions of 1 and a half hours each will be required.

£45.00 / 1 hr £65.00 / 1 hr 30 mins.

PREGNANCY MASSAGE

Barbara Rowell and Angela Stevenson trained with KnotStressed therapies who are accredited with The Royal College of Midwives.

Barbara and Angela have an holistic approach of supporting pregnant women through all trimesters of pregnancy. Safely adapting positioning, massage, exercise and stretching techniques to meet all your pregnancy demands.

ULTRASOUND TREATMENT

Ultrasound treatment helps in soft tissue repair. It does this by enhancing the metabolic activities of cells. The benefits are:

Speeds up the healing process by increasing blood to the treated area

Helps to decrease the pain by reducing swelling and oedema

Gives a gentle massage to the muscles, ligaments and tendons

Softens scar tissue

KINESIO TAPING

Kinesio Taping is the gold standard for therapeutic rehabilitative taping. This proprietary method of taping uses a uniquely designed tape for treatment of muscular disorders and lymphoedema reduction. Its core benefit is that it can support joints when needed while still maintaining a full range of movement and encourages the reduction of inflammation and oedema.

DEEP OSCILLATION® THERAPY

Active Healing for Fast Regeneration

DEEP OSCILLATION® therapy is a gentle, relaxing, non-invasive, non-traumatic treatment, which can be applied immediately after injury and day one post operatively. It works in acute and chronic situations alike and is used throughout the World for the care and maintenance of Lymphoedema. It is clinically proven to significantly reduce pain, swelling and bruising, resulting in a dynamic wound healing with less resultant scar tissue. Sensitivity and mobility are regained and a quicker return to normal activities is enabled.

Outstanding results can be achieved with DEEP OSCILLATION®, even where other therapies have no effect. The therapist simply wears a pair of light vinyl gloves and use their normal massage techniques to deliver low frequency, intermittent, electrostatic waves to the tissue layers, permeating a depth of 8 cm through skin, subcutaneous fat, muscles, blood and lymph vessels with proven effects in the connective tissue.

Excess inflammatory matter with any abnormal fluid build up are broken down and gently flushed into the lymph system for removal.

No heat, no electrical stimulation, safe over pins and plates

It is very important to realise that this therapy does not heat or electrically stimulate the tissue like the thermal setting of Ultrasound or stimulate in the same way as Tens. Part of the patent of DEEP OSCILLATION® involves an active discharge device. The circuit stops and starts and so can be safely used throughout the day.

Physiological Effects

The following physiological effects of DEEP OSCILLATION® are clinically proven:

Highly effective in reducing pain

Anti-inflammatory

Effective in reabsorbing oedema (swelling)

Encouraging wounds to heal

Fibrosis Reduction

Improving trophicity

Haematoma/bruising reduction

Detoxification

Improving quality of tissue

MANUAL LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

MLD is a specialised technique of gentle massage of the skin which helps the lymphatic system work better. This change of pressure produces a pumping action and acts on fluid retention. The lymphatic system represents the waste disposal system of the body and is largely powered by muscular contraction, respiration and massage. If the lymphatic system is not working efficiently then fluid will be present in the tissues and toxins in the system will build up, Invaluable in the treatment of Primary and Secondary lymphoedemas. It will also help heavy legs, swollen ankles, sinusitis, acne, venous oedemas, scarring due to burns, haematomas, fund retention during pregnancy, constipation, general detox, orthopaedic surgery, rheumatic diseases and post-operative scarring and swelling, invaluable after plastic surgery.

£45.00 / 1 hr £55.00 / 1 hr 15 mins £65.00 / 1 hr 30 mins.

CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY

Aromatherapy uses plant essential oils and aromatic extracts to promote and enhance both physical and emotional well being. It has been shown to be effective in relieving stress and related conditions such as insomnia, headaches, digestive disorders, PMS, fatigue, depression and back pain. Combined with massage they enhance the circulation of blood and lymph, relax and tone tense tired muscles and provide a sense of well being. Essential oils exert a subtle influence on the mind and offer a truly holistic, gentle and natural way of achieving balance in your life.

Price £45.00 / 1 hr

HOT STONE MASSAGE

Stone massage involves the use of water-heated ballast stones of varying sizes to key points of the body, giving a deep massage and creating sensations of comfort and warmth. The direct heat relaxes muscles, allowing manipulation of a greater intensity than with regular massage. The benefits of Hot Stone therapy include: deep relaxation, warm tendons will loosen faster and stretch further: relieve pain and muscle spasms: detoxification of the body: may ease bloating caused by water retention: regulates digestion and improves metabolic rate, plus many more.

Price £70.00 / 1hr 30 mins

ANTI-CELLULITE TREATMENT

This involves a vigorous massage with G5 machine. We concentrate on the areas of the body where cellulite gathers. Firstly lymph nodes are stimulated, then the application of G5 followed by massage of the area with special anti-cellulite oil called Versatilate! Clients are encouraged to use the oil at home in-between treatments and 4-6 sessions will be required during which time clients will be encouraged to follow a healthy diet.

Price £45.00 / 1 hr

INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE

A traditional form of massage used in India and Asia to relieve headaches and to promote relaxation. A versatile form of massage to be given seated or lying down and tailored to almost anyone in any situation. Massage includes the shoulders, upper back, arms, neck, scalp and face. It relieves stiff, painful muscles, improving joint mobility ideal for stress-busting, leaving you feeling deeply relaxed, rejuvenated and uplifted.